Marlowes
Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £240,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £240,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Marlowes is located in Dacorum, near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 373 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Physique Gym (fitness centre, 25m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 134m away. The median property price is £240,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 130 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 412m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marlowes, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Physique Gym 25m · 0 min walk
- PureGym 199m · 2 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 213m · 3 min walk
- Mamba Boxing Gym 305m · 4 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre (Everyone active) 545m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hemel Hempstead 652m · 8 min walk
- Adeyfield Library 1540m · 19 min walk
- Adeyfield (Hemel Hempstead) 1619m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Water Gardens 202m · 2 min walk
- Plough Gardens 515m · 6 min walk
- Balderson's Moor 629m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Heath Lane Nursery School 413m · 5 min walk
- South Hill Primary School 413m · 5 min walk
- The Hemel Hempstead School 432m · 5 min walk
- Tudor Primary School 665m · 8 min walk
- George Street Primary School 1180m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Two Waters Road — Dacorum48
- Teesdale — Dacorum51
- Dacorum Way — Dacorum52
- Waterhouse Street — Dacorum49
- Gladstone Mews — Dacorum50
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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